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Resources I have divided these resources into categories: writing, rhetoric,
research, and website design. If you know of useful websites that I
don't have listed here, send me a
link.
Writing Resources
James A. Glen Writing Center
Xavier's very own writing center. If you need help, don't hesitate
call of these writing experts. It is free and worth your time.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
One stop site for all of your writing questions, including grammar,
citations, and information on plagiarism.
Guide to Grammar and Writing
This site has it all when it comes to grammar woes. The site is
completely searchable They will even respond to your questions personally in
1-2 days.
The Nuts and Bolts of College
Writing
Divided into easy sections with helpful answers. A must if you are
stuck with writing questions in the middle of the night.
Rhetoric Resources
silva rhetoricae
(The Forest of Rhetoric)
One of the most comprehensive rhetoric websites on the 'net. Here you
will definitions of many rhetoric terms, as well as explanations of nearly
all of the rhetorical concepts we will be discussing in class.
Introduction to Rhetoric
Very helpful site that simplifies the study of rhetoric.
What is Rhetoric?
A fairly concise (short) definition of rhetoric.
Composition as Rhetoric
Great and easy to understand overview of rhetoric as it relates to
composition.
Research Resources
McDonald Library
OhioLink
Google
Yahoo
Website Design Resources
FrontPage and XU
FrontPage Tutorial
Another, more simplified,
FrontPage Tutorial |
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Just for Fun
Over the years, students have sent me links to strange and often humorous
websites. If you have some free time, take a look at some of the links
below. If you know of a good site that I don't have listed,
send it to me. These are not meant
to be offensive, but rather, to offer you an opportunity to see what you
fellow classmates are up to in their free time.
Snowflake Maker
I spent hours at this site last winter break. It is addictive.
The Onion
Tongue-in-cheek news items that are sure to make you laugh.
BobfromAccounting
Another humorous take on the news.
Dave's Daily
Funny, but real, news from around the world.
StupidVideos
An enormous archive of pretty tasteless short videos.
Independent Woman
Crazy kittens jamming out.
Egyptian Name Translator
Ever wondered what your name looks like in hieroglyphics?
English
Professor's Comments to Student Papers
Now that is some bad writing!
The
Twelve Days of Research
To the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
25 Ways to
Annoy Your Professor
Believe me, these would work!
45
Fun Things to Do On a Paper You Don't Care About
Yikes!!
Things I Wish
I Had Known Before I Came to College
Me too!
College
Admission's Essay
Whatever works, I guess?
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